2011 was a great year for the Chicago Bridge. Let’s celebrate by sharing all of our success. Below lists areas of our work, growth, and success in 2011.  A big thanks to all the volunteers of Chicago Bridge including the leadership core past and present, all the event coordinators, the sponsers who provided us food and [...]

We need your voice, energy, ideas and initiative at the 2012 Chicago Bridge Planning Meeting January 18th from 6-8pm   Chicago Methodist Senior Services 2720 W Foster Chicago IL Parking Available RSVP: soria_m2000@yahoo.com This meeting is where members have an opportunity discuss what the Chicago Bridge will work towards in 2012, what events to hold and [...]

Caregivers have many names: sister, friend, husband, wife, daughter, son, neighbor, etc. November is National Caregiver Awareness Month, we should all find a way to consider the caregiver issues in our everyday work, and family. The Caregiver Transformation You are not born a caregiver, you become a caregiver. This transformation of becoming begins by first [...]

CHICAGO BRIDGE NOVEMBER EVENT Multiculturalism and Aging Wednesday, November 16th from 6-8pm The topic of this event is Multiculturalism and Aging. Marta Pereyera, an executive director at CLESE (Coalition of Limitied English Speaking Elderly) will be presenting to our group on the topic of multiculturalism and aging. Event will be held at Little Brother’s Friends [...]

Family Caregiver and Professional Caregiver Relationships Wednesday October 19th from 6 PM to 8 PM Lincolnwood Place 7000 N. McCormick Blvd., Lincolnwood IL Parking is available and Lincolnwood Place is accessible by public transportation. Family Caregiver and Professional Caregiver Relationships will be presented by: Michael Lindenmayer from Caregiver Relief Fund and Joe Ferguson at Wellspring [...]

Some amazing moments at the NAPA Listening Session included a 17-year-old daughter of a young onset Alzheimer’s disease mom, who stood up and stopped the show with her insightful, heartfelt comments about what her mom and her family needed. When the persons affected by the non-Alzheimer’s disease spoke up, showing that they were affected too and the plan should include their needs as well.

Dementia in Independent Living Senior Housing: Concerns, Barriers & Solutions There are reportedly 5.4 million persons living with Alzheimer’s disease, but where are they? Many of these people are living independently in the community and in many cases need more supportive services. Come hear from this amazing panel speak about their experience with this concerning [...]

What does memory loss mean? Does it always mean you have Alzheimer’s disease? Many people as they age notice a change in how they function in their everyday life. They may not be able to work as fast as they did 10, 15, or 20 years ago. They also may notice they have more short term memory lapses. But what does this mean? Read this article to find out more about what memory loss problems could mean for someone.

What are you afraid of? Many Americans fear Alzheimer’s disease. It is clear that misunderstanding details of the disease and the lack of treatment or prevention will add more to the fear factor number. Fear can impede, fear can be perceptive, fear can motive and fear can advance research.

Let’s face it, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, are complicated to understand. In fact, we don’t even completely understand the various types of dementias — where it comes from, why it progresses, how it progresses or how to treat it or prevent it. But, there are things we do know about Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders. It is important to clarify these points to help increase awareness and reduce stigma